Assistant Vice President, Investment Operations (12-months Contract)

LMA Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LMA Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced investment operations professional to oversee investment transaction activities, portfolio administration and operational controls in Singapore. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance and efficiency across end-to-end investment processes while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires a degree in Finance or related discipline, 5–10 years in investment operations, familiarity with MAS regulations, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in investment operations, investment administration or investment accounting.
• Familiarity with regulatory framework governing investment activities in Singapore, including MAS regulations and securities legislation.
• Good understanding of various investment products and asset classes.
• Experience in investment transaction processing, fund administration, portfolio valuation and reconciliation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day investment operations, including end-to-end processing of investment transactions, trade execution, settlement, valuation and reconciliation.
• Monitor investment activities for regulatory compliance and adherence to policies.
• Review procedures and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and reduce risks.
• Oversee investment account administration, including portfolio account setup and onboarding of mandates.
• Coordinate fund-related activities such as launches, closures and portfolio switches.
• Support UAT and system enhancements; assist management and business stakeholders on ad hoc requirements.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams, external fund managers, custodians and service providers.
• Coordinate with external auditors on reviews and financial reporting.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Finance degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced investment operations professional to oversee investment transaction activities, portfolio administration and operational controls. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency and regulatory compliance of investment-related processes, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day investment operations, covering the end-to-end processing of investment transactions, trade execution, settlement, valuation and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor investment activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, investment guidelines and established operational policies.
• Review existing operational procedures and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, minimise operational risks and enhance overall efficiency.
• Oversee investment account administration, including portfolio account setup, fund manager transitions and onboarding of new investment mandates.
• Coordinate fund-related activities such as new fund launches, fund closures, portfolio switches and other investment operational initiatives.
• Participate in business improvement projects, system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), while supporting management and business stakeholders on ad hoc requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal investment teams, product specialists, external fund managers, custodians and other service providers.
• Coordinate with external auditors on investment operations reviews, financial reporting and audit-related matters, ensuring timely resolution of queries and findings.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in investment operations, investment administration or investment accounting, preferably within the insurance, asset management or financial services sector.
• Familiarity with Singapore's regulatory framework governing investment activities, including relevant MAS regulations and securities legislation.
• Good understanding of various investment products and asset classes, including equities, fixed income, alternative investments and derivatives.
• Experience in investment transaction processing, fund administration, portfolio valuation and reconciliation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across different business functions.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA or other relevant finance certifications would be an advantage.